Neuromuscular Disorders
Conference Coverage
The case for being open-minded about medical marijuana
LAS VEGAS – As part of an open approach, educate patients about effective alternative treatments to medical cannabis, an expert advises.
Conference Coverage
Conference News Roundup—Association of Academic Physiatrists
A person with a spinal cord injury can improve his or her ability to grip and move household objects by using an electrical stimulation device...
From the Journals
Mogamulizumab active in HTLV-1–associated myelopathy
The phase 1-2a study shows potential for mogamulizumab in the treatment of HAM-TSP.
Literature Review
C7 Nerve Transfer May Reduce Spastic Arm Paralysis
Patients with spastic arm paralysis who receive a contralateral C7 nerve graft from their nonparalyzed side to their paralyzed side may have...
Conference Coverage
Genetic Screens Yield Potential Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases
SAN DIEGO—Cross-species genetic screens are helping researchers find molecules that modulate the proteins that cause adult neurodegenerative...
News
FDA cites manufacturer of autologous stem cells for regulatory, manufacturing missteps
American CryoStem markets the product mainly for neurologic indications.
Conference Coverage
Conference News Roundup—American Heart Association
When a patient has a heart attack or stroke, it is critical for his or her clinician to perform a follow-up cholesterol test, according to a study...
Conference Coverage
Cardiosphere-derived cells may reverse Duchenne heart scarring
ANAHEIM, CALIF. – Is there hope for one of the worst diagnoses in pediatric cardiology?
From the Journals
Rare neurological complication linked to Waldenstrom disease
A 67-year-old man with Waldenstrom disease experienced bilateral facial nerve palsy.
Commentary
Edaravone: Costs versus benefits
Insurance coverage and ALS patients’ desire for the drug are wide ranging, and many other considerations have yet to be resolved.
From the Journals
Further evidence supports link between Zika and GBS
How can health care professionals better identify GBS during Zika outbreaks?